What is this thing

[trekrok]

Some type of lantern, maybe a marker of some kind?

 

[Chief Sapulpa]

Old roadside kerosene flare.

 

[trekrok]

Old roadside kerosene flare.

Like a warning type thing for road crews or for broke down trucks?

 

[Chief Sapulpa]

Yes or night time warning of non-occupied construction site.
I always thought they were so cool as a kid; I’m surprised at myself for not stealing one.

 

[Istandalone]

I think we used to call them smudge pots. Oil lantern.

 

[trekrok]

Anyone know where you could buy a wick for it?

 

[Istandalone]

Anyone know where you could buy a wick for it?

If it's the right size

Amazon.com

Looks like 3/4 inch braided cotton rope.

 

[GlockPride]

It’s a dickfer!

 

[2busy]

W.T. Kirkman for your lantern needs.